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Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have scheduled key shareholder meetings and court hearings to advance their proposed merger, aiming to create a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited are advancing their proposed merger with key shareholder meetings and Supreme Court hearings scheduled in September 2025.

Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd has lodged a bidder’s statement for an all-cash $3.87 per unit takeover offer for Reef Casino Trust, securing unanimous recommendation from the trust’s board and major unitholders. The offer, representing a significant premium, awaits regulatory approvals and closes in March 2026.

Steamships Trading Company Limited reported a modest 1.7% dip in half-year profit despite a 6.7% rise in revenue, driven by strong divisional performances and significant property gains. The company’s increased capital investment and cautious outlook highlight ongoing challenges and opportunities in Papua New Guinea’s economic landscape.

EPX Limited reported a robust 17% increase in revenue for FY2025, driven by a surge in recurring revenue and strategic expansion into industrial sectors following the Coda Cloud acquisition.

The Star Entertainment Group reported a $471.5 million net loss for FY25, marking a 72% improvement from the prior year but underscored by ongoing regulatory challenges and a complex joint venture exit.

Webjet Group Limited reported steady FY25 EBITDA of $51.6 million, buoyed by rising international bookings despite domestic softness, and unveiled an ambitious FY30 strategy including the acquisition of Locomote to expand its business travel footprint.

Transmetro Corporation Limited reported robust financial results for FY25, with revenue and profit significantly up, underpinning a steady dividend payout.

Reef Casino Trust and Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd have agreed to increase the takeover bid price to $3.87 per unit, boosting the total offer value to approximately A$192.7 million. The unanimous board recommendation and major unitholder support underscore the deal’s momentum amid regulatory conditions.

United Overseas Australia Ltd reported a robust half-year profit increase of 31.5%, driven by strong property development and hospitality performance, while declaring a new interim dividend.

SiteMinder Limited reported robust FY25 results with a 27.2% constant currency organic ARR increase and a return to positive underlying EBITDA, driven by its innovative Smart Platform and expanding global footprint.

SiteMinder Limited reported a strong FY25 with accelerated recurring revenue growth and, for the first time, positive underlying EBITDA and free cash flow, driven by its Smart Platform initiatives. The company sets ambitious guidance for FY26, aiming to scale its innovative hotel distribution and revenue management products globally.